National Geographic's SHARKFEST

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 Manatees love warm water. And by a stroke of POWERful luck, Tampa Electric can provide it to them! Our Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach circulates water from Tampa Bay for cooling, then sends the water flowing clean and warm back into the bay. In the winter months the manatees leave colder waters to return to this warm and welcoming refuge.

Because of this uniquely unusual migration, we’ve built the Manatee Viewing Center so everyone could have a chance to see manatees gather. Our discharge canal is a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary that provides critical protection from the cold for these unique, gentle animals.

Homeowners in Florida trust Renewal by Andersen for all of their window replacement and door replacement needs. Renewal by Andersen® of Florida has locations in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa – proudly serving the state of Florida for over 20 years.  Choosing Renewal by Andersen® of Florida means you’re choosing the highest quality product, installed by the best people in the industry, backed by the most secure warranty you’ll find. Trust our hassle-free process to ensure you get long-lasting beautiful replacement windows and doors for your home. For more information go to our website.

Bathroom Remodeling Company serving Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee 

Welcome to Quality Craftsmen! We are a local business, veteran-owned and operated, and we have been in business for over 30 years.

At Quality Craftsmen, all of our products are manufactured in the U.S.A., and as a Certified Green Builder, we go the extra mile to use eco friendly products,  reuse demo materials,  and donate operable appliances,  so they don't deteriorate in a landfill.

Quality Craftsmen is a Certified Aging-in- Place Specialist (NAHB Certification), Certified Green Professionals, A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau, Angi Super Service Award, Qualified Top Remodeler Top 500 list, and more.

Whether you need a shower replacement, bath tub replacement, tub to shower conversion, walk-in tub, or a full bathroom renovation, Quality Craftsmen will work with you to enhance the functionality, durability, beauty, style and comfort for a bathroom transformation that will not only exceed your expectations, but enhance, support and improve your lifestyle.

Quality Craftsmen offers a free, no cost, no obligation, in-home, design consultation to learn about our bathroom remodeling products and services. 

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Sip Well. Do Good. Save Sharks.

Meet Blue Shark Vodka - an ultra-premium spirit on a conservation mission - at SharkCon 2026.

SharkCon is proud to welcome Blue Shark Vodka to the show floor. This multiple-award-winning, ultra-premium spirit is born of a coastal Carolina soul and a mission that runs deeper than the drink: every bottle helps protect the ocean's most misunderstood predators. Clean flavor, collector-worthy packaging, and real conservation impact - it's a toast the sharks would thank you for. Stop by their booth, raise a glass, and drink to the deep.

AN ULTRA-PREMIUM SPIRIT

Blue Shark Vodka doesn't just meet the standard for ultra-premium - it clears it by a fin. Superior ingredients, meticulous production, advanced filtration, and sophisticated design come together in a spirit that brings innovation and genuine public good to any glass. Smooth enough to sip neat, striking enough to collect - and a favorite among the SharkCon crowd.

A MISSION SHARKCON LOVES - THE ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE PARTNERSHIP

Since 2019, Blue Shark Vodka has woven ocean stewardship into everything it does. Its flagship partnership is with the Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI), a nonprofit renowned for cutting-edge shark research across the northwest Atlantic. Together, they turn every toast into a step toward healthier oceans - funding the science that helps sharks, and the blue waters they call home, flourish for generations. It's exactly the kind of mission SharkCon exists to champion.

WHERE EVERY SIP GOES

● Direct financial support - proceeds from Blue Shark drinks sold around Wilmington, NC have gone straight to ASI's marine conservation work.

● Shark tagging expeditions - the brand has sponsored long-term tagging projects, with its founder joining ASI scientists at sea to tag and monitor blue sharks along the Atlantic coast.

● BRUVS research technology - their support puts Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems in the water, capturing the footage ASI needs to track shark abundance, diversity, and health.

● Awareness & education - co-branded campaigns and limited-edition bottles carry the conservation message up and down the East Coast.

Their latest funded effort supports research into the  sand tiger shark - proof that the mission keeps moving into new waters.

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 Meet Our Sharks!

Visiting the Sea Life Orlando Aquarium will give you and your kids a fantastic display of our sharks. In a few words, your whole family gets to learn about these oceanic creatures, dispel myths, and learn how these magnificent carnivores have evolved over the years. Shark species that comprise the SEA LIFE creatures include:

• Bonnethead sharks named Mario & Luigi
• Zebra shark named Joy
• Bamboo sharks
• Epaulette shark named Ellie
• Coral Catsharks

You might even experience these lively creatures feeding during your visit, which is a sight to behold.

Meet Our Sharks!

Welcome to the Theme Park Under the Sea at SEA LIFE® Florida Aquarium, where every corner is packed with ocean-sized excitement. Come face-to-fin with incredible stingrays, feel the squishy anemones, and get thrillingly close—but not too close—to our sleek and speedy Blacktip Reef Sharks!

Did you know that SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium is home to 150+ species and over 3,000 incredible marine creatures? From stingrays and seahorses to slimy and scaly creatures you’ve never even heard of!

With 25 interactive exhibits and hands-on encounters, kids (and kids at heart) can get up close to ocean wonders while learning fin-tastic facts along the way. And don’t forget the 180-degree underwater octopus tunnel, it’s like walking through the middle of the ocean without getting wet!   In a few words, your whole family gets to learn about these oceanic creatures, dispel myths, and learn how these magnificent carnivores have evolved over the years. Shark species that comprise the SEA LIFE creatures include:

• Bonnethead sharks named Mario & Luigi
• Zebra shark named Joy
• Bamboo sharks
• Epaulette shark named Ellie
• Coral Catsharks

You might even experience these lively creatures feeding during your visit, which is a sight to behold.

Fin Pin Shop is run by two women who share with the world our combined passion for marine life through ocean-themed products. We are two biologists who love ocean puns and promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Your purchases with us give back to wildlife conservation and scientific research. Together we are helping our oceans!  Jaclyn is an avid ocean advocate. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Marine Biology and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Environmental Education. She has worked as an aquarist, marine science educator, water quality technician, classroom teacher, expeditions manager, SCUBA instructor, and even a performing mermaid! She is a volunteer supervisor with her local sea turtle patrol and lives in Florida with her husband, son, and rescue animals.   Yasmin is an artist and ocean advocate. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tampa in Biology and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Drexel University. She also has her MBA from Florida International University. Yasmin believes art plays a powerful role in fostering environmental awareness and creates all our designs with that goal. There's three things you learn about Yas pretty quickly: She loves manta rays, cats, and turning everything into puns.